Lessons From the Lost and Found: What Abandoned Animals Teach Us About Hope
Hope is a funny thing. It shows up in places you don’t expect, often in the smallest and most fragile forms. For me, some of my greatest lessons about hope have come from abandoned animals — the ones who arrive scared, broken, or unsure if they can trust again. These animals have taught me more […]
Building Beauty from the Ground Up: Lessons from a Life of Entrepreneurship
I’ve always believed that building something meaningful is less about instant success and more about patience, vision, and persistence. From my earliest days growing up on a family Christmas tree farm to opening my own boutiques and seasonal shops, my life has been a constant lesson in entrepreneurship — and in the beauty of creating […]
Seasons of Change: Lessons from Running a Year-Round and Seasonal Business
Running a business has taught me more about life than I ever expected. Not just the standard lessons about hard work or customer service, but the kind that shapes who you are, how you handle challenges, and how you grow with every season. I’ve had the privilege of running both year-round businesses and seasonal ventures, […]
The Heart Behind the Hustle: Balancing Business and Compassion
Running a business has always been about more than just numbers and sales for me. From the moment I opened my first boutique in my early twenties, I realized that success wasn’t only measured by profits or awards. It was measured by the energy you put into it, the lives you touch, and the difference […]
Rural Roots, Wild Hearts: Growing Up on a Tree Farm and Learning the Art of Hustle
Growing up on a Christmas tree farm wasn’t just a childhood — it was a way of life. It taught me everything I know about hard work, resilience, and heart. Our farm wasn’t just a place where trees grew. It was where I found my identity, where I built grit, and where the wild, entrepreneurial […]
Retail with a Rescue Heart: How One Small Business Made Room for Felines in Need
I’ve always believed that a business should reflect your values—not just your talents. For me, running a small retail shop has never been just about selling products. It’s about creating a space that feels warm, personal, and welcoming to everyone who walks through the door. And, in my case, that includes the four-legged guests who’ve […]
From Rescue to Retail: How Animal Advocacy Can Thrive in Small Business Spaces
I’ve always believed that business and compassion can live in the same space. In fact, some of the best ideas I’ve had as a small business owner came directly from my love for animals—especially cats. Over the years, as I built my shops and juggled life as an entrepreneur and mom, I realized there was […]
Feral but Not Forgotten: Sustainable Solutions for Spaying, Neutering & Rescuing
There’s something about the eyes of a stray cat that stays with you. They hold stories of survival, of nights spent searching for food, of cold winters endured under porches or in broken-down sheds. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt a pull to help them — the ones most people look past. […]